Colorado
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 6 categories
Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 9 categories
Montana's top income tax rate is 5.9% vs Colorado's 4.4%. The median home in Colorado costs $545K vs $450K in Montana. Politically, Montana voted Republican in 2024 (R+13.0) while Colorado went Democratic (D+11.0).
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The cost of living in Colorado is 7.9% higher than in Montana. Groceries in Colorado cost 10.2% more than in Montana, and transportation expenses are 50.2% higher in Colorado. Additionally, childcare costs in Montana are 5.8% lower compared to Colorado.